Overview
To walk on the Camino de Santiago is to set sail on a river of time. Every ancient church tower, every proud castle, every silent ruin, every rusting, ringing bell has a story to tell the passing pilgrim. These landmarks are the rugged and rounded boulders in the river, silently testifying to the hands that long ago placed them here. The river itself is the thousand-year stream of pilgrims - men, women, children even - who set out toward the far west of Spain to start a new chapter, to remember a lost loved one, to release a burden, to lift a prayer, or to savor an adventure. Pilgrims over this wide estuary of many channels have hardened under their feet a firm path in the soil that beckons the traveler of today to join the procession and be forever changed.
This itinerary begins at the beautiful city of León, with its historic cathedral and fascinating medieval quarters. The walk continues to the Galician town of Sarría where, instead of walking through the busiest and most hectic part of the Camino the group skips ahead to the last official stage, beginning at O Pedrouzo. From there the group walks into Santiago de Compostela to receive their compostela completion certificates and enjoy the beauty and meaning of this ancient pilgrimage destination.
Map of the route
Daily Itinerary
What we provide
- Hosted by experienced Camino leader Joyce DeToni-Hill
- All (12) overnight accommodations
- All breakfasts and dinners
- Daily baggage transfer (max 40lbs/18kg)
- E-guidebook by Pilgrim Paths' own Sandy Brown
- Official Camino de Santiago pilgrim credential
- Pilgrim Paths Navigo App
- Taxi service on May 8 and 12
What you provide
- Transport to and from the journey
- Lunches and snacks
- Gratuities as necessary
- Incidental expenses
- Taxi service except as noted
- Adequate gear and fitness to walk 15-25km/day
